Torsion bar removal help

[davek]

So I plan on pulling my k frame out on the 70 charger. Just wanted to know if this is right. Torsion bar pull back clip,take out torsion bar ajuster bolt on LCA,unhook UCA. Car off ground. Does that take the load off the torsion bar so I can remove it? Do I need to pull the front boot on the torsion bar,? Thanks for any help. Dave

 

[dadsbee]

Take the upper control arm bump stop off, there is no need to disconnect the UCA ball joint.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

Dadsbee we is correct. When I did mine, I had to put a big crescent wrench near one end and give it an extra 1/8th turn and they slid out. It’s a surprisingly easy job

 

[dadsbee]

Mind you... if you're pulling your K frame I guess you're disconnecting upper or lower...

 

[eldubb440]

if they are to be replaced, I take the weight off and cut them with the tool of death........ it takes minutes

 

[davek]

Mind you... if you're pulling your K frame I guess you're disconnecting upper or lower...

upper a arm not the ball joint.

 

[BigFlo]

You shouldn’t need to remove the torsion bar adjusting bolts - just loosen them enough so they are free to move. For the front boots, I would make sure they are not stuck to the bar and will let the bar slide- you don’t want them giving you extra resistance and maybe damage them.

 

[ckessel]

I know of a great video to help you on the removal. Buy me a beer if we meet.